This site will show the restoration process of the
SAC Museum's Convair T-29. The SAC Museum, oops I
mean, Strategic Air & Space Museum, is located on Interstate 80 west of Omaha, Nebraska. This site is
dedicated to the aircraft restoration team at the
museum. Click on photos to enlarge.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
BULLETIN !!!!! Instrument Panels have been added to two student desk to show the purpose of the airplane.
This brings back quite a few memories. I was in the last class to train completely in the T-29. Since then, I retired from the AF and ANG after flying in the F-4 as a WSO, then on to the C-130. Even though it is a slow bird, it was always a thrill to fly in it. Some day I want to fly my RV-6A there to see 00190 and show my son. Thanks for restoring it! Dennis Arford, LTC, ret.
I flew the T-29 at Mather AFB from 1970-73. I am interested in what the manufacturer and output of the radar was on the aircraft. Any leads you could provide would be appreciated
I flew the T-29C at Mather AFb from 1970-73. I am interested in what type of radar was installed in the underbelly of the plane as well as what the power of that radar was. Thanks for any leads that could be provided
My father was in navigator training on a T-29 at Connally (Waco, TX) in early August 1954. He got his wings not long after that. In April 1955 he flew out with his crew to March AFB. He eventually was stationed in Tule, Greenland for a stint on a KC-97. He retired in March 1973 as a LtCol. (Pasquale Robert "Bob" Moretti - b.1934 d.2005)It was great to see this airplane as we, as a family, I think flew back to Bolivia from Panama in 1968 in a T-29 Trainer while he was on R&R.
Wow, is it great to see 00190 after all these years. I was crew Chief of this aircraft while stationed at Ramstein Germany in 1960.Don Berry Sr.
ReplyDeleteI have an original Flight Manual Basic Book in great condition for a T-29 Any interest, Call Bob 415-897-3093
ReplyDeleteGreat job guys. It brings back memories of my days flying at Mather AFB, CA. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing restoration! Way to go...
ReplyDeleteAs was stated WOW? Was asst. crew chief on one in 1965 at Randolph A.F.B Texas used them for V.I.P. missions. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis brings back quite a few memories. I was in the last class to train completely in the T-29. Since then, I retired from the AF and ANG after flying in the F-4 as a WSO, then on to the C-130. Even though it is a slow bird, it was always a thrill to fly in it. Some day I want to fly my RV-6A there to see 00190 and show my son. Thanks for restoring it! Dennis Arford, LTC, ret.
ReplyDeleteI flew the T-29 at Mather AFB from 1970-73. I am interested in what the manufacturer and output of the radar was on the aircraft. Any leads you could provide would be appreciated
ReplyDeleteI flew the T-29C at Mather AFb from 1970-73. I am interested in what type of radar was installed in the underbelly of the plane as well as what the power of that radar was. Thanks for any leads that could be provided
ReplyDeletePS What a great job on the restoration!!!
ReplyDeleteBill I worked on the bombing and nav. system at Mather field from 1954 till 1957 S/Sgt. Bill Heffner
ReplyDeleteSuper endeavor to restore the airplane. Looks GREAT!!! Job well done!
ReplyDeleteTo all of the students and crew members of T-29's, ol 00190's interior has been restored to original condition. Looks beautiful. 8/10/2014
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I was also a pilot at Mather in the early 70s. Nice job! Thanks for the memories. My last flight had both engines fail IFR. What a glider.
ReplyDeleteMy father was in navigator training on a T-29 at Connally (Waco, TX) in early August 1954. He got his wings not long after that. In April 1955 he flew out with his crew to March AFB. He eventually was stationed in Tule, Greenland for a stint on a KC-97. He retired in March 1973 as a LtCol. (Pasquale Robert "Bob" Moretti - b.1934 d.2005)It was great to see this airplane as we, as a family, I think flew back to Bolivia from Panama in 1968 in a T-29 Trainer while he was on R&R.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, and very informative and delightful depiction of the process. To us old aircraft enthusiasts, this is a real thrill.
ReplyDeleteThank you.